Kayla Rath

Kayla Rath is a nationally recognized workplace safety speaker and advocate whose powerful personal story brings a human face to the consequences of safety decisions. At just 9 years old, Kayla’s life was forever changed when her father did not return home from work due to a preventable workplace incident. Today, she shares her story across industries to help employees and leaders understand that safety is not just a policy; it is a promise to the people who love and depend on us. Audiences will hear of Kayla’s mental battle to overcome anger and improper blame, what it was like for herself and her two sisters as they grew up with a handicapped father, and how the effects of the accident still impact her life today.

With over 10 years of experience speaking to organizations, conferences, and safety professionals across the country, Kayla’s message moves audiences from awareness to action, turning safety from a checkbox into a cause worth fighting for. Through her moving personal story, she challenges listeners to consider the real cost of putting pride before safety—and inspires a shift from compliance to true commitment.